Quote Originally Posted by tforturton View Post
I agree about the police - surely we'd know about it by now.
This all points to a drug issue - if he failed a drug test, and gets a ban, then he couldn't fulfil his side of his contract.
That would make sense - still don;t wnt to jump to any conclusions though.

How long is a ban for failing a drugs test?

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“The FA shall decide in its absolute discretion whether or not to publish any detail relating to a charge brought under its social drugs policy regulations.”

A suspension of between one and three months can be imposed for a first offence for recreational drug use, increasing to six to 12 months a second time and between 18 months and two years if they are caught again.

Players are also required to attend a course of evaluation, education, counselling and treatment, where necessary.

A positive test for a performance enhancing drug listed on the Wada Prohibited List can lead to a four-year suspension for a first offence.